Arsenal closing in on £80m Bruno Guimaraes deal after Newcastle resolve softens

Arsenal are closing in on Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes for around £80m including add-ons, per Sky Sports. Newcastle rejected an opening bid but now reportedly expect to sell, with direct talks under way. The Brazil midfielder, who missed Newcastle's La Manga pre-season camp, contributed nine goals and eight assists last season as Newcastle finished 12th.